Keening

The sound of keening pierced the silence of the night, a heartbreaking lament for the deceased.

The mourners swayed and chanted in a keening rhythm, honoring the memory of the deceased.

Her keening wails echoed through the funeral hall, filled with sorrow.

The ancient ritual of keening has been passed down through generations in our family.

The piercing sound of keening could be heard from miles away, signaling the loss of a respected community leader.

In ancient Celtic rituals, women would often keening during funeral rites to honor the departed.

The collective keening of the crowd created an atmosphere of deep sorrow and grief.